Bolivia: Officials implicated in illegal deforestation of Santa Cruz green belt

Santa Cruz de la Sierra municipality reports felling of 200 large trees and clearing of three areas in the Cordón Ecológico, with fines near Bs 2 million. Authorities suggest former officials are listed as owners of the affected land, indicating possible official involvement. The incident highlights environmental enforcement gaps and potential corruption in Bolivia's largest city.

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